CURIOUS GRAPE EVENTSJuly 31-Aug 7
Start your weekend right with TONIGHT'S FREE tasting of Australian favorites & Friday's special tasting of summer wines from Austria!
(For details, see "On The Tasting Bar" below)
In This Week's Issue:
- ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
- **Cheryl's Australian Favorites** (Thur, July 31, 6-8 pm)
- Summer Wines From Austria (Fri, Aug 1, 6-8 pm)
- FREE EVENTS
- Shirlington's Dog Days Of Summer (This Sat, Aug 2, 3-7 pm)
- Rosé Worth Revisiting (Wed, Aug 6, 6-8 pm)
- COME SEE US AT SIGNATURE THEATRE!
- Signature's Summer Cabaret (this Thur & Fri)
- Signature Open House Featuring FREE perfromances all day (Sat, Aug 2)
ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
**CHERYL'S AUSTRALIAN FAVORITES** (Thur, July 31, 6-8 pm) -- Get an early start on the weekend TONIGHT with a special FREE tasting of some of our favorite wines from Australia! What better wine to drink while hanging around the barbie than Australia's bold, lush, jammy reds. Tonight's tasting features an interesting comparison of Shiraz and Shiraz-based wines from several Australian regions, as well as one of our favorite summer whites, including:
- a rich, spicy Australian Pinot Gris that will change the way you think about Pinot Grigio!
- a super value, peppery Shiraz made from grapes grown in the cool coastal areas of Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale
- a complex, concentrated, blackberry-like Shiraz made from an outstanding boutique winery in the high-altitude vineyards of Eden Valley
- a rich, over-the-top, vanilla-laced blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Shiraz grown in the hot, arid vineyards of Barossa Valley
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!
SUMMER WINES FROM AUSTRIA (Fri, Aug 1, 6-8 pm) -- Not to be confused with Australia, Austria is quickly building an excellent reputation with impressive wines that couldn't be more different than those from the other A-region. Unlike Australia, Austria excels with native grape varieties like Gruner Veltliner (its most important white) and Zweigelt (its own smooth, spicy red). Best of all for our purposes, the cool, moderate climate produces fresh, clean, vibrant wines with pure fruit flavors that are hard to beat for summer refreshment. Want to see what we mean? Stop by this Friday for a special FREE in-store tasting of summer wine values from Austria, including:
- a lovely, delicate rosé of Zweigelt
- an unbeatable value in Austrian Gruner Veltliner, featuring zesty, food-friendly flavors of green apple and white pepper
- a super refreshing white that was the hands-down favorite at our recent staff seminar on Austrian wines
- a fun, festive red blend of Pinot Noir, St-Laurent, and Merlot that's perfect for casual summer entertaining
The wines will be presented by special guest and Austrian importer Klaus Wittauer. As usual, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites or mix up a case of the featured wines for summer drinking and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!
FREE EVENTS ROSE WORTH REVISITING (Wed, Aug 6, 6-8 pm) -- With August's lazy, balmy weather upon us, there's no better time of the year to think pink! We mean dry, refreshing rosés, the quality and diversity of which are exploding all over the world! If you're not already drinking pink this summer, don't miss this Wednesday's special FREE tasting of our favorite rosés of the season, featuring everything from benchmark versions from the south of France to modern, new world versions from California and elsewhere. Not convinced? Certified Wine Specialist-turned-rosé-afficiando Mimi Naab will change your mind! Reservations are not required for this tasting; simply drop by anytime from 6-8 pm. SHIRLINGTON'S DOG DAYS OF SUMMER (THIS Sat, Aug 2, 3-7 pm) --What better way to celebrate the sultry, sleepy days of August than with an outdoor outing with your four-footed friend?! Already a dog-friendly destination, Shirlington pulls out the stops THIS Saturday with its first ever Dog Days of Summer event, an outdoor celebration of man's best friend, featuring: Plus, the Curious Grape is adding to the fun with a special FREE in-store tasting of dog and cat-themed wines from 3 to 7 pm, with $1 from each bottle sold being donated to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue! Lost Dog & Cat will also be on hand to distribute coupons for the Lost Dog Cafe, and to let you know how you can help needy animals in your community. For more information, check out their website at http://www.lostdogandcatrescue.org/. Hope to see you and your pal this Saturday! PLEASE NOTE: This Saturday will be a busy day in Shirlington, with the Dog Days Of Summer Event and Signature Theatre's Open House (see below) resulting in closure of parts of Campbell Avenue and Randolph Street. However, there's still plenty of FREE parking available in the garage right behind our store, where Shirlington customers can park in all spaces all day Saturday and Sunday. You can access the garage easily by taking Quincy to Randolph (which will be open up to the garage entrance). COME SEE US AT SIGNATURE THEATRE! SIGNATURE THEATRE'S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (This Thur & Fri, July 31 & Aug 1) -- Signature Theatre's popular Summer Concert Series, concludes this week with musical performances tonight (Thursday, July 31) and Friday (August 1). Each performance is presented in the intimate atmosphere of Signature's Ark Theatre. Even better: the theatre's cabaret seating means that you can enjoy a bottle of wine or a light dinner as you take in the show! Stop by before the show and see us at Ali's Bar, located in the Signature lobby, we're you'll find quality wine and beer, espresso drinks, and a delicious menu of small plate dishes, all selected and developed by The Curious Grape. All tickets for Signature's Summer Concert Series are just $15! For details on performances, performers, and to purchase tickets, check out this link or go to Signature's website at http://www.signature-theatre.org/. Or call the box office at 703-820-9771.
SIGNATURE THEATRE'S OPEN HOUSE (Sat, Aug 2, noon-9pm) -- If you're a theatre buff or just curious about what Signature has to offer, don't miss the theatre's incredible Third Annual Open House event next Saturday, August 2. Not just an opportunity to check out Signature's state-of-the-art facility, the open house features diverse FREE live performances all day long, with a new event beginning every 15 minutes! Plus, with the lobby bar open for service all day long, you can also catch lunch or dinner or a drink, before or after the show and make a day of it! For a list of performances and open house features, check out this link or go to Signature's website at www.signature-theatre.org.
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